New Music Friday: New Albums From Megan Thee Stallion, G Herbo, Hunxho & More

New Music Friday is heavy with bonus releases this week as Megan Thee Stallion and G Herbo both deliver deluxe editions (some long enough to be LPs themselves) of recent albums.

For those wanting entirely fresh records, Hunxho is back with his sophomore album while Cochise continues his ascent with his first project in over two years.

There’s even something for the old heads this week as Tha Eastsidaz reunite (complete with several Snoop Dogg features) for their first full-length release in a decade.

Hip Hop’s ever-expanding versatility is also reflected in new offerings from the likes of Che Noir, Payroll Giovanni and one-time G.O.O.D. Music prospect Valee.

See all of the new albums below and don’t miss this week’s New Music Friday singles spotlight featuring new tracks from Sexyy Red and Gucci Mane, GloRilla, The Alchemist and Freddie Gibbs, and more.

Megan Thee Stallion — Megan: Act II

Features: Flo Milli, RM (of BTS), TWICE, Spiritbox

Production: Tay Keith, Drumma Boy, Buddah Bless, FNZ, Bankroll Got It, LilJuMadeDaBeat, Shawn “Source” Jarrett

Label: Hot Girl Productions

The Houston Hottie’s deluxe version of Megan isn’t just a few bonus tracks but practically an entirely new album in itself, clocking in at 13 songs and featuring some high-profile collaborations.

G Herbo — Big Swerv 2.0

Features: Chris Brown, Meek Mill, Lil Durk

Production: Landstrip Chip, Oz on the Track, DJ Bandz, JD On Tha Track, Dmac

Label: Machine Entertainment Group / Republic

G Herbo continues the trend of dropping big deluxe versions of projects shortly after the original album’s release. This addendum to Big Swerv features the recently arrested Lil Durk, as well as Chris Brown and Meek Mill.

Hunxho — Thank God

Features: Lil Durk, Polo G, Ty Dolla $ign, Don Toliver, Keyshia Cole, Fridayy, Rylo Rodriguez, Mariah The Scientist, Wallo

Production: J.R. Rotem, Tae Beast, Rance1500, DJ Bandz, Spyda

Label: 300

Fresh off the heels of being picked as an XXL Freshman, Hunxho looks to capitalize on the hype as he drops his star-studded and lengthy 22-song sophomore album.

Cochise — Why Always Me?

Features: Veeze, Anycia, Aminé

Production: Supah Mario, Nate Morgan, BNYX, Lex Luger, ChaseTheMoney, Cochise

Label: Columbia

Cochise thanked fans for being patient with him even though he dropped two EPs last year. Stay for the collab with red-hot Detroit MC Veeze.

Tha Eastsidaz — Still Easty

Features: Snoop Dogg, Butch Cassidy, October London

Production: Battlecat, Jelly Roll, Rick Rock, Jansport J, Amplified

Label: Death Row Records / gamma.

Their first release in over a decade, the Long Beach duo have been reunited by the reborn Death Row Records, with their longtime friend and now label boss Snoop Dogg appearing on over half of the EP’s songs.

Payroll Giovanni — Hustle Muzik

Features: E-40, Benny The Butcher, Slim Thug, Lique, ZhanéSky, Drey Skonie, Tamara Jewel, Overlord Scooch, Jyotika Simmons

Production: Credits unavailable

Label: BYLUG Entertainment / EMPIRE

Che Noir — The Lotus Child

Features: Rapsody, 38 Spesh, Abiodun Oyewole, Brady Watt, Jack Davey, Bairi, The Soulyghost

Production: Che Noir, Statik Selektah

Label: Poetic Movement INC

DC The Don — Rebirth

Features: Hello Forever, Ambré, DAMOYEE

Production: LouieOTK, Steven Shaeffer, Cior, Zadra, Mattius

Label: Letter 5 / Rostrum Records

Valee & Bandland ZZ — Foe Lucy’s Vol. 8: OOT2LAY

Features: N/A

Production: KiltKarter, Amer

Label: Fake Shore Drive / Bandland Records

Kembe X — It’s Not That Deep

Features: Ab-Soul, T.F.

Production: Kal Banx, Devin Malik, Kembe X, Wolf, UNKWN

Label: BMR

Nappy Nina & Swarvy — Nothing Is My Favorite Thing

Features: E L U C I D, Nimsins, Kingsley Ibeneche, Stas THEE Boss, maassai, Lauren Whitehead

Production: Swarvy, Jerry Thompson III

Label: Stimulated / LucidHaus

Rejjie Snow — Peace 2 Da World

Features: Rahki

Production: Rahki, Reggie Gordon, Kaveman

Label: Honeymoon / +1 Records